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Y674 XGO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,274 mi
Last recorded102,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 XGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,012 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine auxilliary belt cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 93,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine auxilliary belt cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,006 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,696 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 73,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 61,624 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,555 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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Y674 XGO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y674 XGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y674 XGO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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